Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A473 in Bridgend - 29 Mar 2023
Accident reference 2023622300271
Accident summary
On Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 01:14 a slight collision occurred near A473, Bridgend involving 2 vehicles (car, mercedes sprinter) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Urban
Location
Move Insights
Thinking of moving to this area?
Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.
Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2023622300271 |
| Police Reference | 622300271 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A473 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Highway Authority | W06000013 |
| LSOA Code | W01001037 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 2023622300269
SlightAccident 2023622300263
SlightAccident 2023622300244
SeriousAccident 2023622300236
SlightAccident 2023622300233
SlightAccident 2023622300328
SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2987cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 78 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Premium insight
Bridgend collision report
Includes this collision and wider Bridgend trends.
Secure Stripe checkout • Instant access
Need a PO or multiple seats? Email [email protected].
Quick Actions
Hotspots linked to this collision
Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.